Alberta based stallion O’Prado Again’s half brother Medicine Tail has requited himself rather well after hooking 2 Steve Assmussen monsters in his first 2 outings.
Medicine Tail finished third to Cazadero, the GIII Bashford Manor winner in his MSW debut on May 29th at Churchill Downs. Medicine Tail returned to action on June 27 at Churchill Downs giving Steve Assmussen’s Whiskey Double a run for his money, finishing second to the $875K Into Mischief Colt.
TDN Rising Star Cazadero takes the GIII Bashford Manor
$875K Into Mischief Colt Graduates in Churchill Unveiling
Canadian Thoroughbred – Morrison -Hastings Racecourse Aims for July 6 Opening; B.C. Derby Off
Shannon “Sugar” Doyle is back in Alberta and will be calling the thoroughbreds at the Century Mile.
HBPA Alberta
Century Mile Racetrack has just given notice they will be able to accommodate owners that have a horse racing that day, in The Finish Line starting Friday!
There will only be 2 owners allowed per horse, and the reservation is non transferable.
Owners will need to email raceoffice@cnty.com before Wednesday at 5:00 PM – they will be given more information from there.
Mutuel handle on the 10-race card totaled $1,636,000.
Phil has a question:
What is Emerald Downs doing right that Century Mile and Hastings Park are not.
Equibase – Assiniboia Downs July 6 Chart
Handle: $4,106,601
Equibase – Assiniboia Downs June 24 Chart
Handle: $1,209,115.00
Equibase – Assiniboia Downs June 23 Chart
Handle: $1,307,774.00
Equibase – Assiniboia Downs June 22 Chart
Handle: $1,371,012.00
Phil has a question:
What is Assiniboia Downs doing right that Century Mile and Hastings Park are not.
Edmonton Sun – Jones – Rico Walcott Survives Scare On Opening Day At Century Mile
Phil has a question:
Is Dan Jukich here to stay or will he be returning to retirement.
He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else.
Benjamin Franklin
Bloodhorse – Kieckhefer – Contract Agreement Clears Way for Illinois Racing
Rolling Stone Taibbi – The Pentagon’s Bottomless Money Pit
Bloodhorse – Tagg Targets Travers for Belmont Winner Tiz the Law
Until the latest of our world conflicts, the United States had no armaments industry. American makers of plowshares could, with time and as required, make swords as well. But we can no longer risk emergency improvisation of national defense. We have been compelled to create a permanent armaments industry of vast proportions. Added to this, three and a half million men and women are directly engaged in the defense establishment. We annually spend on military security alone more than the net income of all United States corporations.
Now this conjunction of an immense military establishment and a large arms industry is new in the American experience. The total influence—economic, political, even spiritual—is felt in every city, every Statehouse, every office of the Federal government. We recognize the imperative need for this development. Yet, we must not fail to comprehend its grave implications. Our toil, resources, and livelihood are all involved. So is the very structure of our society.
In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist. We must never let the weight of this combination endanger our liberties or democratic processes. We should take nothing for granted. Only an alert and knowledgeable citizenry can compel the proper meshing of the huge industrial and military machinery of defense with our peaceful methods and goals, so that security and liberty may prosper together.
Dwight D Eisenhower
Phil has a question:
How does funding the military-industrial complex to almost a trillion dollars a year, but not having enough money to fund health organizations benefit the average American.
He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else.
Benjamin Franklin
The Belmont has always held a sweet spot with me, ever since I began covering the Triple Crown for CBS News back in 1969 with Woodie Broun. That’s the year Canadian industrialist Frank McMahon, owner of Majestic Prince, uttered the immortal words, “the Cripple Crown.”
We were interviewing McMahon on the eve of the race, where his horse was a short favorite over arch-rival Arts and Letters and rumors were rampant that Majestic Prince was not sound. The pair had been a neck apart in both the Derby and Preakness, with Arts and Letters flying at the end, but coming up a head short each time.
Frank had been out partying the night before and looked it. Woodie asked him what it was like to be on the cusp of history. He stared into the camera for what seemed like an eternity and then out came something like, “Well Woodie, the Cripple Crown …” Majestic Prince finished a game second to Arts and Letters, but came out of the race lame and never raced again.
Paulick Report – Lamoreaux: ‘Cripple Crown’ Or Not, There Is Nothing Like The Belmont
America’s Best Racing – Ehalt – Majestic Prince: A Colt Who Lived Up to His Name
Saskatoon Star Phoenix – Marquis Downs cancels 2020 horse racing season
Alberta Covid 19 Relaunch Guidance Horse Racing Parks
HPBA Alberta – Teresa – Horse Racing returns to Alberta!
Edmonton Sun – Jones – Horse racing leading sports’ charge back to Alberta
Sick and tired of Woodbine’s extra takeout.
Almost all the US tracks, very easy deposit and withdrawal methods and you’re not giving any extra to them eastern welfare bum bastards.
Horse Racing Alberta – Race Calendar
Phil has a question:
Why the fuck are they continuing to flog that dead horse on QEII at a time when money’s too tight to mention.
Calgary Sun – Hudes – Stage 2 of Alberta’s relaunch to begin Friday
Canadian Thoroughbred – Morrison – Racing’s Return Still on Hold in Alberta, British Columbia
Phil has a question:
Why haven’t the racing date calendars on the various websites been updated.
What does the undertaker really do other than search for phone booths for Clark Kent.
Does anyone in western Canada really care about the fans
Edmonton Sun – Labine – Edmonton eyes turning Northlands dorm into temporary homeless housing
Las Vegas Review-Journal – Wayne Newton helps reopen Caesars Palace – Video
Attention Trainers
The HBPA will be holding a meeting for TRAINERS ONLY tomorrow May 30th in the outdoor paddock at 1:30 pm.
We will be following the under 50 people at an outdoor event AHS protocol, masks must be worn, and social distancing will apply.
Please pass on to your Trainer neighbors.
Phil has a question:
Where’s the update from the May 30th meeting.
ASHAFrom Century Race Office May 30th, Century Downs Paddock
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“Horse racing at Evergreen Park inching closer to return | EverythingGP”
Positive statement from Evergreen Park GM Dan Gorman to the government’s commitment to horse racing while the powers to be sit in the bleachers enjoying a beer?
Backstretch hoof paint and seagull feathering in the paddock has been cancelled for veteran trainer, source for recent “Jumped the gun” Jones Sun article due to AHS regulations.
Hopefully a decision next week as this has become a ball and chain for industry as bills mount without racing?
Abacus back.
Possible light at end of tunnel, no freight train $$ just passengers following strict distancing protocol policy to operate
If non spectator racing gets stage 2 designation hopefully by mid June with thoroughbreds being more individuals involved to conduct racing with valets,starting gate etc.
Racinos are stage 3, could be months away? operating initially 50% for social distancing, that really hinders $$$
REALITY CHECK
Alberta economy GDP to contract 7% in 2020
Alberta unemployment rate 17.4% in 2020
Nisku/Leduc oilpatch 18 rigs out of 512 in fleet working
HRA $2 million in debt
Funding for race season should be interesting as to $$$
CONSENSUS
Restricted disposal income for racino patrons. Could be the only one flocking to the slots will be hungry seagulls in parking lot!